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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,340.60, 613,187.58 and 240,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,340.60, 613,187.58 and 240,391 is: 331,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,340.60 : 613,187.58 = 240,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,340.60/613,187.58 = 240,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,340.60x = 613,187.58 × 240,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,340.60x = 147,404,775,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,404,775,543.78/444,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,738.26

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